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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.93, 165.53 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.93, 165.53 and 76.26 is: 105.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.93 : 165.53 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.93/165.53 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.93x = 165.53 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.93x = 12,623.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,623.51/119.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.26

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